EAC slams government for 'simply abandoning' Green Homes Grant
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned that "actions speak louder than words" following the early closure of the Green Homes Grant.
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Government warned not to 'over-regulate' EV transition or risk stifling innovation
Whilst a mix of government and private funding is required to fuel transport decarbonisation, policymakers should be careful not to over-regulate.
Green Alliance: UK will 'struggle' to meet 2050 net zero without ramping up of policy
Green Alliance’s latest net zero policy tracker shows the UK “risks complacency” as it finds emissions will be nearly 40% higher in 2030 than needed to hit decarbonisation targets.
Energy UK details 'clear opposition' for mandating use of smart meters for smart EV charging
Mandating the Smart Data Communications Company (DCC) as the enduring solution for smart charging is “not the way to go” according to a new Energy UK report.
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EVA England calls for government-mandated roaming as survey reveals charger shortcomings
Roaming and standardised payments are still falling behind public expectations, with the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England calling on the government to mandate change.
BEIS confirms Green Homes Grant to shutter this month
The Green Homes Grant voucher scheme is to close early on 31 March following repeated delays and administrative issues.
Labour calls for 'electric vehicle revolution' as it unveils new proposals
Shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband has called for an “electric vehicle revolution” in every part of the country in an effort to boost jobs and support decarbonisation.
Scottish Renewables report warns 'UK will fail to meet' climate change targets without long duration storage
Scottish Renewables has warned that the UK’s climate change targets will not be met without the removal of barriers to long duration storage such as pumped storage hydro.
PODCAST: Green grids under extreme weather pressure and more expensive solar
The new episode of the Solar Media Podcast, sponsored by Honeywell, is now available stream, as we take stock of the lessons renewables and power grids can learn from recent winter storms in Texas.